1.
100s of Fun Things to Make and Do
by
Susie Johns
1st edition,
published by Exclusive Editions in 2002
ISBN: 1842738526.
Quarto.
Laminated boards.
Dustwrapper repeats cover design.
176 pages.
Printed on thick glossy art paper.
Copiously illustrated in colour.
Features 8 different crafts.
Minor wear to top edge of dustwrapper.
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
2.
A Christmas Celebration
by
John Rhodes
1st edition,
published by Faber & Faber in 1986
ISBN: 0571137520.
Maroon cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
Large, but neat, gift dedication on front endpaper.
VG in other respects.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
3.
A Comic Alphabet
by
George Cruickshank
with illustrations by
George Cruickshank
Published by Arts Council of Great Britain circa 1970
ISBN: 0728700131.
Paperback.
9cm x 13cm.
An illustrated ABC, printed on a single, pull-out fan-fold page.
Facsimile edition, printed circa 1975, of the 1836 original.
Light wear to covers.
Contents clean and undamaged.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
4.
A Present for a Little Boy
Reprint,
published by Norman-Stahli in 1971
Paperback.
Thin card covers.
16cm x 10cm.
A reprint of short stories from the 18th century.
Illustrated with woodcuts and engravings.
Some spotting to covers; contents VG.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
5.
A quiet night in
by
Jill Murphy
with illustrations by
Jill Murphy
Reprint,
published by Walker Books in 2006
ISBN: 9781844285273.
Paperback.
26cm x 21cm.
Landscape format.
A story about 'The Large Family'.
Light wear to edges and corners.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
6.
ABC
Published by Sandle's
Paperback.
19cm x 24cm.
10 pages.
Printed on linen/heavy paper.
Light wear to edges.
Lower 5cm of spine split.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
7.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
by
Lewis Carroll
with illustrations by
Justin Todd
1st Thus edition,
published by Gollancz in 1984
ISBN: 0575032634.
Quarto.
Dark blue cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on spine.
158 pages.
Printed on art paper.
22 colour illustrations.
A few marks on reverse of dustwrapper.
Covers themselves are clear.
Small amount of wear to base of back board.
Neat gift dedication on front endpaper.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
8.
All Too True
by
Denys Parsons
with illustrations by
Peter Kneebone
1st edition,
published by MacDonald in 1954
Octavo.
Pictorial paper-covered boards.
Dustwrapper repeats cover design.
A collection of humorous misprints and errors culled from newspapers and periodicals.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
9.
Ballet
by
Arnold L. Haskell
with illustrations by
Kay Ambrose
Revised edition,
published by Penguin in 1945
Pelican series.
Paperback.
130 pages.
Illustrated with striking black and white illustrations, plus 16 pages of photogravure.
This is a reprint of the 1945 revised edition, also printed in 1945.
Covers worn and slightly spotted.
Spotting on fore edge and prelims.
Contents slightly tanned.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
10.
Beautiful Joe
by
Marshall Saunders
with illustrations by
J. Nicholson
Published by Jarrolds in 1907
Quarto.
Blue cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on covers and spine.
Gilt decoration on covers.
304 pages.
"New and enlarged edition".
Light wear to covers.
Front board unevenly faded.
Spine sunned and gilt lettering dulled.
Front hinge strained.
Bookplate on half-title.
Contents VG.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
11.
Becassine Voyage
by
M. L. Caumery
with illustrations by
J. P. Pinchon
Published by Gautier at Languereau in 1926
"Edition de la Semaine de Suzette."
Large quarto.
Pictorial paper-covered boards with dark blue cloth spine.
Corners bumped.
Covers scuffed and heavily worn at edges.
Contents VG, except for some slight darkening of the pages.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
12.
Ben and his amazing puffer
by
Lindsey Hart
with illustrations by
Martin Impey
Published by National Asthma Campaign
ISBN: 0950643483.
Paperback.
20cm x 20cm.
Designed to teach young children about asthma.
Short simple text, large print.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
13.
Big Boss
by
Anne Rockwell
with illustrations by
Anne Rockwell
2nd British edition,
published by World's Work in 1979
ISBN: 043771652X.
Laminated pictorial covers.
Short text, large print.
School stamps on prelims.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
14.
Billy Bonkers - Not my pants!
by
Giles Andreae
Reprint,
published by Orchard Books in 2012
ISBN: 9781408314654.
Paperback.
124 pages.
Pages slightly tanned.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
15.
Billy Bunter's Own
by
Frank Richards
Published by Oxonhoath Press circa 1960
Red pictorial paper-covered boards.
Covers worn and scuffed.
Prelims messy, with large name roughly stamped on front endpaper.
Some scribble on first page.
Pages tanned.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
16.
Birds of Town and Village
by
W. D. Campbell
with illustrations by
Basil Ede
10th edition,
published by Country Life in 1979
ISBN: 0600430219.
Large quarto.
30cm x 24cm.
Green leatherette boards with gilt lettering on spine.
Pictorial dustwrapper.
Scribble on page 11.
VG in other respects.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
17.
Black Beauty
by
Angela Sewell
Published by Books Inc circa 1960
Dark red paper-covered boards.
Black lettering on spine.
Black decoration on covers.
Dustwrapper rather worn, with large chip at base of front panel.
Covers worn at edges.
Names on prelims.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
18.
19.
Buffalo Bill
Published by Children's Leisure Products circa 1970
ISBN: 0709405707.
Paperback.
Duodecimo.
Pictorial covers.
8 pages.
A Mini Shape Book, printed in Spain.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
20.
Bunty for Girls 1982
Published by D. C. Thomson in 1981
ISBN: 0851162045.
Laminated boards.
Minor wear to edges of covers.
Front endpaper and front pastedown messy with two large and poorly written gift dedications.
Some scribble on one or two pages.
Would otherwise have been good/vg.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
21.
Buster
by
Linda Jennings
with illustrations by
Catherine Walters
1st Thus edition,
published by Magi Publications in 1998
ISBN: 1854305581.
Quarto.
Blue pictorial laminated boards.
The story of an abandoned dog who finds a new home.
Text in both Spanish and English.
Large colourful pictures on every page.
Fine condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
22.
Calling all Bears
by
Lilias Edwards
with illustrations by
Mary A. Brooks
1st edition,
published by Peal Press in 1964
Quarto.
Glazed pictorial covers.
Large print with colour illustrations on every page.
Spine and covers slightly worn.
Contents VG.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
23.
Can it be True?
by
Denys Parsons
with illustrations by
Anton
Reprint,
published by MacDonald in 1953
Pictorial paper-covered boards.
Dustwrapper repeats cover design.
A collection of humorous misprints and errors culled from newspapers and periodicals.
Very Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
24.
Captain Beaky Annual 1981
Published by Stafford Pemberton in 1980
ISBN: 0860303012.
Quarto.
Pictorial laminated boards.
61 pages.
Inner hinges slightly pulled.
Not price-clipped.
No puzzles completed.
Two pages have a vertical crease.
This appears to be a printer's error rather than a fault acquired later.
Good condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)
25.
Carried Off - A Story of Pirate Times
by
Esme Stuart
with illustrations by
J. F. Weedon
Published by National Society's Depository circa 1900
Octavo.
Red embossed cloth-covered boards.
Gilt lettering on covers.
Brown decoration on covers.
240 pages.
24 pages of adverts at rear.
Black endpapers.
Spine and back cover faded.
Back edge of spine split.
Foxing to fore edge and prelims, contents largely unaffected.
Reading condition
(Search score: high, Confidence: high)